It is here that you will find links to all installments leading up, and related to, the 2014 Houston Marathon. If you're training for a race, I hope you find this to be an asset that can compliment your training regimen. If you're not training for a race, I believe you can still take some fundamentals from this series and apply them to your life. Hopefully this series makes a strong case that it is possible to run less, eat low-carb/Paleo and still perform. At the bare minimum, perhaps you'll get some joy just from reading about my journey!
Below are the links to each post, along with a short description of topics covered. The training program was 16 weeks. Each post has run mileage totals and commentary on the week of training. Most also contain a 'theme' that I highlight below.
Enjoy!
Back to Work: The first post! I establish my goal of running a sub-3hr marathon in Houston.
Baseline: I document my fitness before official training begins.
Week 1: The "Base" phase of training: Strength, endurance and proper run form/technique.
Week 2: Hill repeats to build strength.
Week 3: The critical nature of rest & recovery.
Week 4: Building confidence with "Training Races."
Week 5: Controlling emotions throughout training.
Week 6: Why allowing for adjustments in a training schedule is essential.
Week 7: The difference between volume and intensity.
Week 8: Mental strength.
Week 9: The impact climate has on training and racing.
Week 10: The "Build" phase of training.
Week 11: Injury prevention via sports chiropractic.
Week 12: Massage therapy and its benefits.
Week 13: Trusting in your training plan.
Week 14: Gaining confidence through key workouts.
Week 15: Tapering.
Week 16: Race week: the final days leading up to the race!
Race Recap: My post-race report, along with thank-you's to all who supported me!
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